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Clinical Assistant Professor - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - doctorate (BCBA-D)
Job no: 540584
Work type: Multi-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Health Care Administration/Support
Department:29120000 - MD-PSYCHIATRY
Classification Title:
Clinical Assistant Professor - Board Certified Behavior Analyst - doctorate (BCBA-D)
Job Description:
The Department of Psychiatry at UF College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Psychology. The position is a 12 month, full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenured track faculty position. As a member of the University of Florida College of Medicine faculty, your assignment will be to work in collaboration with the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment to expand the BCBA services, with a particular focus on the behavioral assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorder. This position supports state-funded initiatives under SB112 and is part of a broader effort to expand psychiatric and behavioral health services within UF Health, enhancing access to high-quality mental health care for individuals and communities across Florida.
This position will work to expand the applied behavior analysis and treatment services for children with a severe behavior disorders specifically in the area of behavioral assessment and treatment of pediatric feeding disorder. In addition, this position will participate in a growing research program in improving care for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and pediatric feeding disorders. Furthermore, this position will serve as an important academic faculty by supporting the training of medical and psychology students, interns, residents, and fellows for individuals with unique neurodevelopmental diagnoses and pediatric feeding disorder.
The Department of Psychiatry:
The UF Department of Psychiatry is a leader in innovative, evidence-based treatment programs for a variety of mental health and substance use disorders. Treatment teams within UF Health Psychiatry specialize in dual diagnosis. They are experienced in managing treatment plans for multiple co-occurring disorders. Clinical faculty, fellows and residents provide subspecialty care using transcranial magnetic stimulation, parent-child interaction therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and specific treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder and addiction. We are nationally recognized for our research on addiction, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, physicians and health professional's substance abuse, Tourette's disorder, basic and clinical psychopharmacology, neuroimmunology, gene-environment interactions in abnormal repetitive movements, dynamic functional magnetic resonance imaging and proteomics.
The City of Gainesville
The City of Gainesville holds many distinctions. Located in the northern part of Florida, Gainesville is home to the state's largest and oldest university (UF), and is one of the state's centers of education, innovation, healthcare, arts & culture, sports, and more. You can find the city routinely listed as one of the best college towns, best places to live, and best places to retire. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums, and lakes provide endless entertainment to thousands of visitors and locals every year.
Expected Salary:
$100,000 - 105,000
Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. with an emphasis in applied behavior analysis, board certification at the doctoral level
• Current and maintain BCBA certificate
• At least five years of experience in behavioral treatment for pediatric feeding disorders.
• Strong documentations skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Ability collaborates with other providers and professionals
• Ability to adapt and manage change

Preferred:

• Expertise in the area of multidisciplinary treatment for pediatric feeding disorder and training
• Ability to work in a teaching environment and collaborate with other professionals
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Strong written communications skills

Benefits
As one of the nation's top public research institutions, the University of Florida is dedicated to providing robust benefits options to support the wellbeing of their employees. The university offers a range of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet your family's financial, educational, and health needs. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Salary commensurate with candidate's experience
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options
• Flexible spending accounts, employee wellness program, and employee assistance program
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance
• Plan for your future with retirement savings and investment options that grow with you
• Generous paid time off work options include vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, winter break, and personal holidays
• Time to recover - 8 weeks of paid parental and medical leave
• Enjoy discounts for on-and off-campus activities and services

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested applicants should submit the following items as part of the online application:

• Cover letter that states applicant's interest in the position and qualification relative to the credentials listed above.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reference Names/Contact Information (3). The cover letter should include the names and contact information of three individuals who can provide an evaluative appraisal of the applicant's work, potential in the field, and capacity to be an effective colleague in an academic health sciences center. References will be requested from the Department should the applicant be considered.

Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 24 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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